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Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday June 10, 2023 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden. Donations may be made in Herman's memory to the Tabor Home Inc. or the Morden Legion Branch 11.
Herman Antone Doerksen
1931 ~ 2023
Herman passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023 at the Tabor Home in Morden, Manitoba.
He was born to Heinrich Doerksen and Katherina (Klippenstein) Doerksen on April 2, 1931.
Herman is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mae (nee Griffin), four children, John Cindy), Gary (Sue), Connie, Martin (Nadia) and his brother, Tony. He will also be missed by his ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Herman was predeceased by his son, Doug, his sister and seven brothers.
Upon retirement, Herman and Mae moved from Ontario to his family’s homestead in Thompson Municipality, where they spent thirty-five years and then resided in Morden. Herman was very passionate about his family, friends and music. He taught himself to play a variety of instruments and was very talented. His ability to share music with others, gave him great joy. He played with the Polka Dots and also Guys and Gals, who performed at several senior living facilities around Morden.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday June 10, 2023 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden. Donations may be made in Herman's memory to the Tabor Home Inc. or the Morden Legion Branch 11.
Herman Antone Doerksen
1931 ~ 2023
Herman passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023 at the Tabor Home in Morden, Manitoba.
He was born to Heinrich Doerksen and Katherina (Klippenstein) Doerksen on April 2, 1931.
Herman is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mae (nee Griffin), four children, John Cindy), Gary (Sue), Connie, Martin (Nadia) and his brother, Tony. He will also be missed by his ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Herman was predeceased by his son, Doug, his sister and seven brothers.
Upon retirement, Herman and Mae moved from Ontario to his family’s homestead in Thompson Municipality, where they spent thirty-five years and then resided in Morden. Herman was very passionate about his family, friends and music. He taught himself to play a variety of instruments and was very talented. His ability to share music with others, gave him great joy. He played with the Polka Dots and also Guys and Gals, who performed at several senior living facilities around Morden.